Finding the Third Proportional to 332,424 and 684,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,424 and 684,450 is: 1,409,259.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,424 : 684,450 = 684,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,424/684,450 = 684,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,424x = 684,450 × 684,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,424x = 468,471,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,471,802,500/332,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,259.87
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